{"product_id":"cigars-a-biography-9781510784697","title":"Cigars: A Biography","description":"\u003cb\u003eA strikingly photographed and designed homage to fine hand-rolled cigars \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and blue smoke with this lavishly illustrated coffee table book. Aaron Sigmond, a renowned and internationally recognized cigar chronicler and connoisseur, invites you to explore the rich 600-year history of one of the world's most enduring luxury indulgences. This stunning volume is more than just a reference book--it's a travelogue, an anthology, a photographic monograph, and a historical narrative rolled into one. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring exclusive photography by Ian Spanier--shot on location in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, as well as across the United States and Europe--\u003ci\u003eCigars\u003c\/i\u003e offers an intimate look at the art, craft, and culture of handcrafted cigars. From the tobacco fields of the Caribbean to the exclusive lounges of the world's most discerning cigar enthusiasts, Sigmond weaves a tale that is as complex and satisfying as the perfect blend. Discover the stories behind legendary brands, the secrets of master blenders, and the rituals that have made cigar smoking an art form. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, this comprehensive survey promises to ignite your passion for cigars. It's an homage to tradition, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a glimpse into the future of this timeless pleasure. \u003ci\u003eCigars\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a book--it's an experience, inviting you to sit back, light up, and savor every page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aaron Sigmond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.50h x 10.10w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510784697\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAaron \"Sig\" Sigmond \u003c\/b\u003eis a New York City-based author of more than twenty nonfiction books, five on the subject of cigars. He is the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eSMOKE\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eThe Cigar Report\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the former contributing cigar editor for \u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Spanier\u003c\/b\u003e is a Los Angeles-based award-winning photographer and lecturer. He began taking photographs at 6 years old with his first point-and-shoot camera and never stopped. Spanier was the photographer of \u003ci\u003ePlayboy: The Book of Cigars, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eArturo Fuente: Since 1912\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArturo Fuente: From Dream to Dynasty\u003c\/i\u003e--making \u003ci\u003eCigars: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e his fourth collaboration with Sigmond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiliana Guia\u003c\/b\u003e is an IBPA gold medal-winning creative director and book designer. Her groundbreaking books run the gamut from luxury coffee-table tomes to travel guides, cookbooks, and more, including the double-volume book sets \u003ci\u003eChampagne: Les Bulles et Les Icônes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePalmaz Vineyards: At the Table \u0026amp; Around the Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eNBC and 30 Rock: A View from Inside\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Aaron Sigmond \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47566632976541,"sku":"9781510784697","price":106.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_39e08b07-e6dd-4cfb-9390-f02dc8994cb7.jpg?v=1768313764","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cigars-a-biography-9781510784697","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}